Question

If21 chocolates are shared in the ratio 5:2, the smaller share will be chocolates

Answer 1

The shares will be
$21 \times \frac{5}{ 7} = 15$
And the small share is
$21 - 15 = 6$

Answer 2

ratio=5:2
1st share=5x
2nd share=2x
atq,
5x+2x=21
x=3
so first share=5*3=15
2nd share=2*3=6